as for
US /æz fɔr/
UK /æz fɔ:/
- Preposition
- Concerning; regarding.
- Phrase
- Used to introduce a new topic or aspect of a subject.
A1Moreat least
US /æt list/
UK /æt li:st/
- Adverb
- As a minimum
- Not less than
- Phrase
- No less than; at the minimum
- Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
C2Moreby the numbers
US
UK
- Phrase
- In a methodical, step-by-step manner; according to a strict procedure.
- Adjective
- Predictable; following a formula or cliché.
A1MoreChristmas
US
UK
- Proper Noun
- Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
A2Morecome back
US /kʌm bæk/
UK /kʌm bæk/
- Phrasal Verb
- To reply to someone, often forcefully
- To be remembered
A1Morecop
US /kɑp/
UK /kɒp/
- Noun
- Slang for police officer
B2Moredirect
US /dɪˈrɛkt, daɪ-/
UK /də'rekt/
- Transitive Verb
- To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- To show the way by conducting or leading
- Adverb
- Coming straight from something
A2TOEICMoreecho
US /'ekoʊ/
UK /'ekəʊ/
- Intransitive Verb
- (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- (Of a sound) to be repeated
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Repetition of sounds after bouncing off something
- A repetition of events or circumstances
B1Morefilm
US /fɪlm/
UK /fɪlm/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Thin layer that covers something
- Movie
- Transitive Verb
- To record moving action with a camera
A2Morehand on
US /hænd ɑn/
UK /hænd ɔn/
- Phrasal Verb
- To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- To pass or transfer knowledge, skills, or traditions to someone else.
A1Morehave to
US /hæv tu/
UK /ˈhæv tə/
- Auxiliary Verb
- Must do
A1Moreimpressive
US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/
UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/
- Adjective
- Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
B1TOEICMorein broad daylight
US /ɪn brɔd ˈdeˌlaɪt/
UK /in brɔ:d ˈdeilait/
- Phrase
- Openly and brazenly, especially during the day when it is easily visible.
B1Morein fact
US /ɪn fækt/
UK /in fækt/
- Adverb
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
C1Morein the way
US /ɪn ði we/
UK /in ðə wei/
- Phrase
- Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
A1Morein the world
US /ɪn ði wɜrld/
UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/
- Phrase
- Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
A1Morein theaters
US
UK
- Phrase
- Currently showing at movie theaters.
A2Moreinstead of
US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/
UK /inˈsted ɔv/
- Preposition
- When one thing is replaced by another
- Adverb
- As a substitute or alternative.
A1Morelook at
US /lʊk æt/
UK /luk æt/
- Phrasal Verb
- To use your eyes to focus on something
- To focus your eyes on something carefully
A1Morelooked forward to
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
A1Moremake up
US /mek ʌp/
UK /meik ʌp/
- Phrasal Verb
- To invent or create a story
- To add up to
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To invent a story, excuse, etc.
- To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
A1Moreof course
US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/
UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/
- Adverb
- Sure ; Certainly
- Phrase
- For sure; certainly
A2Moreon fire
US /ɑn faɪr/
UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/
- Adjective
- Very successful or popular
- Burning
A2Moreout there
US /aʊt ðɛr/
UK /aut ðɛə/
- Adverb
- In or to a place that is far away
- Existing in the universe
- Adjective
- Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
- Existing or available.
A1Moreoutside of
US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/
UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/
- Preposition
- Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
A1Moreover the top
US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/
UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/
- Adjective
- More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- So extreme that it is offensive.
- Adverb
- To an excessive degree; excessively.
A1Moreover to
US
UK
- Preposition
- Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- The responsibility is now yours
rub off on
US
UK
- Phrasal Verb
- To have an effect on someone by being close to them
A1Morescreen
US /skrin/
UK /skri:n/
- Transitive Verb
- To hide or block something from being seen
- To examine to find something, e.g. best candidate
- Noun
- Wire net in a door or window to keep insects out
- Displays in a theater on which movies are shown
A2TOEICMoreshout out
US /ʃaʊt aʊt/
UK /ʃaut aut/
- Noun
- A public expression of greeting or praise.
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
- To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
A2Moresilver screen
US
UK
- Noun
- The cinema; the film industry.
A2Morethe silver screen
US
UK
- Noun
- The cinema; the world of films.
A1Moreto boot
US /tu but/
UK /tu: bu:t/
- Adverb
- In addition; as well; besides.
- Phrase
- to fire, dismiss, or forcefully remove someone from a job or organization
A1Moreturn into
US /tɚn ˈɪntu/
UK /tə:n ˈɪntuː/
- Phrasal Verb
- To change to become something else
- To change your direction to go into a place
A1Moretv show
US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/
UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/
- Noun
- A television program.
violence
US /ˈvaɪələns/
UK /ˈvaɪələns/
- Uncountable Noun
- Strong physical force of nature
- Use of physical force to harm someone
B1Morewith it
US /wɪð ɪt/
UK /wið it/
- Adjective
- Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
A1More
Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- hand on: To pass or transfer something physically to someone else.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- rub off on: To have an effect on someone by being close to them
- to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
- tv show: A television program.
- by the numbers: In a methodical, step-by-step manner; according to a strict procedure.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
- make up: To invent or create a story
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in broad daylight: Openly and brazenly, especially during the day when it is easily visible.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- at least: As a minimum
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- looked forward to: To wait excitedly for something, e.g. a vacation
- silver screen: The cinema; the film industry.
- the silver screen: The cinema; the world of films.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- echo: (Of a place) to be filled with repeating sounds
- cop: Slang for police officer
- movie: Motion picture; film
- woman: Adult female human being
- Christmas: Christian holiday celebrated on December 24-26
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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A Walk Among the Tombstones Movie Review - Beyond The Trailer
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溫啟宏 posted on 2014/10/09Ever wondered what Liam Neeson gets up to in 'A Walk Among the Tombstones'? This film review dives deep into the crime thriller, exploring its disturbing violence and offering a unique female perspective. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain cultural depth by understanding how this movie fits into the genre!
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